Did 75,000 Students Cheat on a College-Entrance Exam in Mexico?
The National Autonomous University of Mexico, or UNAM, is investigating after experts found that as many as half of all entrance exams could have involved cheating, including with A.I.
What is AI model distillation and why is it becoming a US-China flashpoint?
US AI firms have accused Chinese rivals of using the technique to extract capabilities from proprietary models A technique that allows developers to shrink powerful artificial intelligence models into cheaper, more efficient systems has become the latest battleground in the intensifying US-China race for AI dominance. Known as model distillation, the method uses the outputs of a … Read more
Former Israeli envoy says Tel Aviv’s influence in Washington has ‘diminished sharply’ under Trump
Israel’s influence on US decision-making declines, standing among public suffers long-term erosion, Mike Herzog says This handout picture released by the Israeli Government Press Office (GPO) Shows Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) posing for a picture with US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington DC, ahead of … Read more
U.S. Raises Threat of Steep Water Cuts in Lower Colorado River Basin
A federal plan would impose drastic water cuts on Arizona, California and Nevada in dry years over the next decade. A legal battle could follow.
Critics Say Historic Sites Are Endangered by Trump-Aligned Panel’s Plan
Proponents say the changes to the federal preservation rules are necessary, but critics argue they are alarming and would help expedite the president’s redesign of Washington.
China expresses serious concern over US trade restrictions
Remarks come during a video call between the Chinese vice premier, US treasury secretary and US trade representative Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng. Photo: Reuters/file Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng expressed “serious concern” on Thursday over recent US economic and trade restrictions on China during a video call with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and … Read more
Iran Says It Targeted U.S. Military in Kuwait With Drones
The Kuwaiti military said that it had detected and destroyed multiple drones in its airspace since dawn. A U.S. Defense Department official said there had been no major impact on its military bases in the region.
How the Pro-Trump Media Ecosystem Is Splintering Ahead of the Midterms
Once united in support of President Trump, right-wing influencers are embroiled in feuds and losing viewers, creating a problem for Republicans in the midterm elections.
German Authorities Knew of Pride Attacker’s Extremism
The assailant, a German citizen, was imprisoned after trying to join the Islamic State but freed weeks before attacking a gay Pride event in Berlin.
Producer sues Netflix for $105 million over missing Nicolas Cage movie
Simon Afram claims unencrypted master copy of war drama was stolen from studio drives A man takes a photograph next to a Netflix logo during an event in Mumbai, India, February 3, 2026. PHOTO: Reuters A movie producer is seeking $105 million in damages from Netflix after he says a copy of his unreleased Nicolas … Read more